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All Eyes Turn To Conclave After Pope Francis's Funeral

With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.

International Business Times

'He inspired me to be brave' - Polish LGBTQ+ community and non-believers on Pope Francis

Pope Francis will be associated by many of the faithful with his support for marginalised groups. This approach - while converging with the Gospel in the most profound way - was not much reflected in the conservative teachings of the Church in Poland.

Euronews

Pope Francis's Death Sparks Frenzy For Papal Thrillers — Why Millions Are Watching 'Conclave'

Following Pope Francis's death, interest in papal-themed films like Conclave, The Two Popes and The Young Pope has surged as audiences reflect on the future of the Catholic Church.

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John Swinney at ‘very moving’ funeral as Scots mark death of Pope Francis

The First Minister also spoke of his own experience of Christianity, saying it ‘makes me who I am’.

Evening Standard

Global leaders and faithful mourn, as the world bids farewell to Pope Francis

In a moving celebration of his life and legacy, the world gathered in Rome this Saturday to honour Pope Francis I, a humble pastor who forever changed the face of the Catholic Church.

Radio France Internationale

'The People's Pope': Five humble moments of Pope Francis' papacy

The late pontiff sought to bring the Catholic Church closer to the people and break with tradition through symbolic gestures and bold stances on contentious issues.

Euronews

Gen Z Catholics pay tribute to ‘progressive’ Pope Francis

A recent study has shown a dramatic increase in young adults attending church.

Evening Standard

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What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy

The Independent UK

How to watch the funeral of Pope Francis live online free without cable

The Catholic church says goodbye to its 266th leader.

Fortune

Anger as US cardinal accused of covering up church abuse given ceremonial honor of closing Pope Francis’s coffin

The Los Angeles Archdiocese paid over $660 million to settle clergy abuse claims against 508 victims during Cardinal Roger Mahony's tenure

The Independent UK

How China will influence the next pontiff after Pope Francis' pivot to Asia

With the conclave to choose his successor looking less Eurocentric than ever, Pope Francis' intense pastoral and diplomatic activity to build a bridge with Asia is set to continue.

Euronews

Francis: How will pontiff’s funeral differ from those held for predecessors?

Pope Francis introduced changes to the papal funeral rites in 2024 which were aimed at simplifying the ceremonies.

Evening Standard

How Pope Francis’ funeral will be different from those held for predecessors

Pope Francis introduced changes to simplify papal funeral rites last year

The Independent UK

Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

On the morning of Easter Monday, after his final public address the day prior, Pope Francis died at age 88, closing 12 years of leading the Catholic Church. He joins the phenomena of people “holding on” until after an anticipated date or event, such as the holidays or a birthday,…

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What are the best films and TV shows about pontiffs?

Oscar-winning film Conclave was released last year.

International Business Times

Africans Eye A Pope From Among Their Own

In 2010, Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson said he was not ready to become pope -- and that the Catholic Church might not be either.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he had inherited

International Business Times UK

Cardinal Tagle Is the Forerunner to Succeed Pope Francis but One Thing Stands in His Way

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle emerges as a prominent figure in discussions about who will succeed Pope Francis, but his age presents a potential obstacle.

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How Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s foreign policy

When the late Pope Francis first stepped on to the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica following his election 12 years ago, he remarked that he had been called almost from the “end of the world”. He was the first non-European pontiff since Gregory III, elected in AD731, who was of…

Evening Standard

Cardinal Peter Turkson: A contender to be the first black pope in modern times

With Pope Francis's passing, focus turns to Cardinal Peter Turkson, who is a leading candidate in the upcoming papal election

The Independent UK

How Francis used social media to craft his image as the ‘People’s Pope’

ANALYSIS: Papal selfies and a Rolling Stone cover saw Francis become a prominent pop culture figure, writes Aidan Moir

The Independent UK

Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse

Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018

The Conversation

Who will the next pope be? Here are some top contenders

The death of Pope Francis this week marks the end of a historic papacy and the beginning of a significant transition for the Catholic Church. As the faithful around the world mourn his passing, attention now turns to the next phase: the election of a new pope.

The Conversation

How branding made Francis the ‘People’s Pope’

From papal selfies to the viral generative AI images featuring a stylish puffer jacket, Pope Francis became a prominent popular culture figure during his papacy.

Radio France Internationale

Leaders and believers around the world pay tribute to 'everyone’s pope'

As the Vatican announces that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday at 10am local time, world leaders, representatives of other religions and the Catholic faithful around the world have been reacting to the death of the pontiff on Monday, 21 April.

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